Chemical Demonstration Videos
July 2, 2021
Review chemical demonstration videos to determine if they meet safety and pedagogy goals.
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Chemical Handling and Waste Management
July 2, 2021
In this module you will learn how to minimize waste, handle chemical waste and dispose of it.
Chemical Hazards
July 2, 2021
Chemicals must be handled properly and in minimal concentrations, if used incorrectly they can be extremely unsafe and hazardous and cause harm.
Chemical Hygiene Plan and Accountability
July 2, 2021
The CHO is committed to managing chemical safety in an effort to maintain a safe environment for all employees and students using the Chemical Hygiene Plan to accomplish this objective.
Chemical Inventory Management
July 2, 2021
Chemical management is a process that encompasses identification, management, and reduction of risk through all stages of chemical purchasing, storage, distribution, use, and disposal.
Chemical Spills
July 2, 2021
Learn how to evaluate and safely handle chemical spills in your laboratory.
Chemical Storage
July 2, 2021
This module provides teachers and staff with an overview of basic procedures and policies necessary to ensure the safe operation of their science laboratories.
Chemistry Lab Accidents
July 2, 2021
Concrete steps to prevent lab emergencies that carry a high risk of injury–spills and fires.
Chemistry Lab Safety For Students
June 29, 2021
Students planning to work in a chemistry laboratory need to learn basic safety principles before beginning.
Chemistry Safety For International Baccalaureate Students
June 29, 2021
IB Students planning to work in a chemistry laboratory need to learn basic safety principles before beginning.
Eye Wash Stations and Showers – Lab Safety
August 25, 2022
Eye wash stations and Emergency Deluge (Drench) Showers are essential parts of the safety infrastructure in your laboratory setting.
Flame Tests
July 19, 2021
The most common chemicals used when performing nichrome wire flame tests are recognized as toxic, and adequate precautions should be taken to ensure good ventilation of the experimental area.
GHS Labeling, Safety Data Sheets, Hazard Communication
July 2, 2021
In this module you will learn how to properly label chemical bottles and containers using the GHS protocols and how to read a safety data sheet. This understanding is a
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Training
September 20, 2021
In this module you will learn about the GHS and how chemical hazards are classified and communicated through the use of labels and safety data sheets (SDS) to improve awareness
Green Chemistry
February 25, 2022
Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances.
Laboratory Inspections
July 2, 2021
Safety inspections are intended to identify safety issues or problems that may not be observed or identified as such by the day-to-day occupants of a laboratory. In this module you
Laboratory Specialists
July 9, 2021
Lab Specialists are responsible for the preparation of labs in chemistry, physics and earth science, maintaining lab equipment — the balances, Bunsen burners, etc. — and our chemical inventory.
Mercury
August 17, 2021
The best way to prevent dangerous mercury spills in your school is to get rid of mercury. In this module you learn about the dangers of mercury and how to
Methanol Safety
November 26, 2021
Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide, and alternative fuel source.
Preplanning At-Home Activities
August 4, 2021
This module includes examples of safety pre-planning suggestions and recommended safety protocol that students and parents need to be aware of and should follow for
Safer Laboratory Unit Design and Equipment
February 7, 2022
In this module we will explore the use of signage for various components of your existing safety program in your laboratory.
Safety Data Sheets
February 7, 2022
A Safety Data Sheet is the standard document available for every hazardous chemical manufactured or sold in the United States.